Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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